Loop D in AR -- Campground & RV Camping in Arkansas
Loop D in AR
Overnight stays are allowed only at the designated sites here.
Our source here is thin -- confirm on the ground before you commit.Loop D at Shady Lake Campground in Ouachita National Forest, Arkansas. 10 campsites: 7 with reservation-only water/electric hookups and 3 first-come, first-serve sites without utilities. Bathhouse with private shower stalls including family restroom. Part of a historic 54-site campground beside a 25-acre lake. Amenities include flush toilets and potable water. Open April 15–November 30. Day-use area available with pavilions. Located near Athens, Arkansas.
Grounded in recreation.gov · read August 24, 2026Road difficulty 1 of 5 -- an easy drive in. Recorded as fully maintained, paved, pitching to 12%.
Saline River runs 0.1 mi off. Tall Peak stands 1,199 ft above the site, 1.5 miles northwest. The nearest town, Mena, is 19 mi off.
September normals 64–83°F, 5.5″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.